Contents Love your laundry

September ~ October 2012

3 Five steps to a better wash

Avoid laundry blues with this handy guide

4 How to blitz stubborn stains

Discover the best stain removers for the job

6 Choosing the right detergent

From powders to gels all you need to know

8 Why use a fabric conditioner?

How softeners can transform your laundry

10 Wash-day problems solved

Answers to those laundry headaches

Welcome to Love Your Laundry. Over the next few pages, well take you through each step of the laundry process to help you get the best from your wash every time. From nding the right stain remover to choosing the detergent thats best for you, plus the lowdown on the benets of fabric conditioner and helping to solve your most common laundry problems.

Happy washing!

Wash symbol guide

One dash Suitable for a medium agitation cycle (ie. synthetics) No dashes Fabric suitable for a high agitation wash (ie. cotton) Two dashes Fabric suitable for a low agitation wash (ie. woollens) Cross symbol Indicates items not suitable for machine washing Hand symbol Fabrics that need to be washed by hand only

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Five steps to a

better wash
Follow our simple, fail-safe wash-day guide to guarantee sparkling laundry every time

Keep calm and sort sensibly

Avoid potential laundry disasters by separating your washing load into whites, lights, darks and delicates. Sorting will also help ensure you dont overload the machine which means youll avoid white residue being left on your clothes after the wash.

Identify any stains and treat quickly

Different stains require different approaches, but moving fast is always key. Any stain is more likely to be removed if you dont allow it to set in, so avoid sun, air and heat, until you can treat the fabric properly. Use a dedicated stain remover to help.

Show your wash load some TLC

Choosing the right detergent formulation will help you get the best results for all your clothes. A powder formulation with bleach will keep whites sparkling, while a gel, liquid or liquitab will help keep colours vibrant. Select a special detergent for your delicates.

Make the most of your machine

Consider a fabric conditioner

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